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Virgin Atlantic just operated the world's first transatlantic flight using 100% sustainable aviation fuel. Here's why critics aren't convinced it's game-changing.

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Flight100, Virgin Atlantic's world first 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) transatlantic flight by a commercial airline is fueled ahead of its take off from London Heathrow to New York JFK on Tuesday 28 November 2023.
Virgin Atlantic's Flight100 fueling up ahead of its takeoff from London Heathrow Airport.

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The aviation industry wants to reach net zero by 2050, but major players disagree on how to get there

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A Pakistan International Airlines PIA Boeing 777-300 aircraft as seen flying with contrails in the Greek summer blue sky over the city of Thessaloniki in Greece.
A Boeing 777-300.

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The first commercial transatlantic flight powered completely by green fuels is in the air, but critics say it's a gimmick and a joke

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A crowd of Virgin Atlantic staff including Sir Richard Branson pose in front of Virgin Atlantic's Flight 100
Flight100 is the first commercial airliner to cross the Atlantic using 100% sustainable aviation fuel.

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